IPL Points Table 2026: Mumbai’s path remains difficult even after victory over Lucknow, know the latest equations of playoff
In the 47th match of IPL 2026 played at Wankhede Stadium. Mumbai Indians (MI) by Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) Recorded its third win of the season by defeating IPL by 6 wickets. While chasing the huge target of 229 runs, the stormy innings of Rohit Sharma (84) and Ryan Rickleton (83) gave Mumbai the victory, but the picture of the points table still remains quite scary for them.
MI vs LSG: Match Account
After winning the toss, Mumbai decided to bowl first. Lucknow won with the help of innings of Nicholas Pooran (63 runs on 21 balls) and Mitchell Marsh (44). 228/5 Made a score of. In response, Mumbai exchanged fire between Rohit Sharma and Rickleton. Opening partnership of 143 runs The target was achieved in only 18.4 overs. Ryan Rickleton was adjudged ‘Player of the Match’ for his explosive innings.
IPL 2026 Points Table: Standings after Match 47
Despite this victory, Mumbai Indians are in the table 9th place remains the same, while Lucknow Super Giants end up with defeat lowest (10th) The position remains intact.
| place | Team | match | Victory | Garland | points | Net Run Rate (NRR) |
| 1 | Punjab Kings (PBKS) | 9 | 6 | 2 | 13 | +0.855 |
| 2 | Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) | 9 | 6 | 3 | 12 | +1.420 |
| 3 | Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) | 10 | 6 | 4 | 12 | +0.644 |
| 4 | Rajasthan Royals (RR) | 10 | 6 | 4 | 12 | +0.510 |
| 5 | Gujarat Titans (GT) | 10 | 6 | 4 | 12 | -0.147 |
| 9 | Mumbai Indians (MI) | 10 | 3 | 7 | 6 | -0.649 |
| 10 | Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) | 9 | 2 | 7 | 4 | -1.076 |
Can Mumbai still go to the playoffs?
The playoff maths are not quite over for Mumbai Indians, but it now hinges on a “miracle”:
Remaining matches: Mumbai will have to win their next four matches by big margins to reach the maximum 14 points Can reach.
Net Run Rate (NRR): Mumbai’s run rate is still very bad (-0.649), which will be mandatory to improve.
Dependence on other teams: Mumbai will have to pray that the top teams (CSK, DC, KKR) lose their matches and no team reaches more than 14 points.
The path for Lucknow (LSG) is even more difficult. They will have to win their remaining 5 matches, only then they will be able to reach 14 points, which seems impossible considering their current form.
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